Strange Brew: Cool 650b, Fatback, 29er and Hardtail Bikes

Intense Tracer 275

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Intense is fully behind the 27.5/650b movement. The Tracer 275 is an aluminum bike with 5.5 or 6 inches of travel, managed by its VPP suspension platform. It has 17-inch chainstays and a trail-friendly 67-degree head angle. The bike even comes with dedicated routing for RockShox’s Stealth Reverb dropper post, which offers a clean look and keeps the hose tucked safely inside the seat tube. Expect to pay $2,270 for a frame or $4,280 for a complete bike with SLX parts. And it’s worth mentioning that this is one of the few full-suspension bikes still made in America.